Australia marks missile, cyber ‘firsts’ in exercise with Indonesia
The Keris Woomera exercise comes during a busy month for Australia's military, as forces participate in drills from Singapore to Japan.
NIOA, AeroVironment team to offer and support loitering munitions Down Under
The partnership will target introduction and support of loitering munitions in Australia and New Zealand
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Australia’s guided weapons and munitions effort makes progress, but risks remain
Experts have called on GWEO efforts to diversify sources and ensure workforce readiness
Australian MQ-4C Tritons, MC-55A Peregrines reach Initial Operational Capability
Attaining IOC for the RAAF's MQ-4Cs has “significantly strengthened its ability to deliver persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance effects across Australia’s primary area of military interest,” according to the announcement.
Aussie defense chief confirms missing F-35 parts, says none are ‘sensitive’
After parts reportedly made their way to Hong Kong, a Lockheed Martin spokesperson told Breaking Defense that the missing components “are unserviceable and deemed low risk for exploitation."
Boeing picks Lite Coms for Aussie BLOS SATCOM terminals
Australia's LAND 4140 program aims to modernize the Australian military's land-based C4I architecture across all domains.
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Space Force picks Texas as US home for trinational DARC space radar network
The Space Force expects the US site, the third and final one in the multi-nation DARC network, to complete civil construction in 2029, and begin operations in 2030.
Lockheed Martin secures $950M Australian air battle management contract
Lockheed Martin says the enhancements under Australia’s Project AIR6500 Tranche 2B will establish a “scalable path” for future improvements and integration of future technological advances.
Australia identifies future defense precinct site for AUKUS sub sustainment
It has also conducted a keel laying ceremony for the first Hunter-class frigate.
Australia, Japan test co-developed high-energy laser
Both countries will also accelerate discussions for Japan to use Australian ranges for hypersonic weapon tests.
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Australia commits to buying secretive AIM-260 JATM missiles, first non-US user
Canberra separately announced the successfully test of an indigenous solid fuel rocket motor for guided munitions.
Leidos subsidiary selected to design Australian nuclear submarine dry dock
The contingency dry dock "is a critical pre-condition of Australia receiving its first Virginia class submarine" under AUKUS, the Australian government said.
Australia announces defense industry policy and acquisitions reforms
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said the reforms seek to build “a more agile, disciplined and strategically focused Defence organisation."
Australia, Canada sign $1.75B agreement for Over the Horizon Radar system
This is the largest Australian defense export to date, Canberra said.